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CNC Swiss Setup / Operator

locationPalmdale, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 7/9/2026
CNC Swiss Machinist
Full Time
2+ years of experience

Lusk Quality, a leader in high volume precision turning and machining, is looking for experienced Swiss Machine Lead Operator and/or Setup Person. Ideal candidates will play a pivotal role in supporting a team of Swiss Machine Operators to successfully perform their work by coaching, mentoring and guiding to make parts and meet customers requirements. This multifaceted position requires a meticulous and detailed individual who can follow work order instructions, have a detailed understanding of blueprint reading and conveying information to the team in order to perform the job with precision and efficiency. Must possess a strong understanding of manufacturing principles. The Swiss Machine Lead Operator will strive to meet all manufacturing, safety and policy requirements in place.

Duties:

- Oversee a team of Operators to ensure adherence to cycle times, quality requirements, meeting customer deadlines

- Troubleshoot challenges and come up with solutions that meets goal in a cost effective and time efficient manner

- Enforce company policies and safety rules

- Foster a harmonious professional team environment that is harmonious and collaborative

- Set up and operate Swiss Machines to produce precision parts

- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine machining operations

- Select and install cutting tools, attachments, and accessories on the machines

- Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency

- Make adjustments to machine settings as needed to maintain product specifications

- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers

- Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure proper functioning

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and skills- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience operating Swiss machines such as Citizen M,L, or A series or Tsugami SS or BS series

-Experience machining aluminum, stainless, and/or heat treated alloys
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and measuring instruments
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as Esprit for programming purposes

-Knowledge of G and M codes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
- Familiarity with materials handling techniques for loading and unloading parts
- Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machine issues

Years of experience

  • 2+ years of experience

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • Swiss turning machine
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel

CAM Software Experience

  • ESPRIT

CNC Controls Experience

  • Fanuc
  • Mitsubishi

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Swiss